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CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist®

ALL CSEP-CEPs must successfully complete the full CEP Course, and successfully pass both the Theory and Practical exams.

CSEP-CEP accreditation is available to:

Individuals who have completed a (minimum) four year degree in Physical Activity, Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology or Human Kinetics with a specialization in health-related fitness, plus work and applications for asymptomatic and symptomatic populations.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS

The 2012 CEP Course Application is now full, and no longer accepting applications

Applications for the 2013 CSEP-CEP Course will be available in late-summer/early-fall of 2012.

ALL CSEP-CEP Candidates must formally apply to the CEP Course.

STEP 1 =

  • Provide proof of successful completion of an undergraduate University degree encompassing ALL core competencies
  • Official university/college transcripts must be submitted with all CEP Course Applications
  • Copy of university/college Degree must accompany all CEP Course Applications
  • ALL educational areas must be satisfied except those stated as ‘CSEP CEP Course’ on Course Prerequisite listing (please see the CSEP CEP Course Prerequisites)
  • If your college/university course codes are not detailed in the Course Prerequisite listing; please provide course syllabus’ for any and all course work as proof of completion of core competency areas. (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Assessment/Exercise Prescription, Nutrition, Data Management, Disease Prevention, Human Behavior, Chronic Disease Management, Disabilities)
  • Transcript evaluations will NOT be provided prior to formal CEP Course Application.

STEP 2 =

Confirmation (letters of reference recommended) of related experience from each candidate that demonstrates completion of co-op, work and/or volunteer experience in health-related fitness, and performance-related fitness (work and/or sport). This practical experience may be formally included within a Kinesiology/Exercise Science, etc. university undergraduate degree curriculum. It is highly recommended that candidates attain at least 100 hours of practical experience in both health and performance related fitness applications.

This practical experience should be detailed in the candidate´s resume along with supporting letters from the institutions and/or persons attesting to the candidate having obtained the stated experience.

Examples of clinical exercise application co-op, work or volunteer experience with persons who have various medical conditions, functional limitations or disabilities as associated with:

  • Musculoskeletal Conditions (at least 50 hours of practical experience recommended)
  • Cardiopulmonary Conditions (at least 50 hours of practical experience recommended)
  • Metabolic Conditions (at least 50 hours of practical experience recommended)
  • Neuromuscular Conditions (at least 25 hours of practical experience recommended)
  • Aging Conditions (at least 25 hours of practical experience recommended)

All CEP Course Applications must also include the above detailed transcripts, degree copies, licenses, etc.

STEP 3 =

Complete the FULL CSEP-CEP course – approximately 60 hours divided into 3 course modules over 4 months. Travel will be required as course modules are hosted at both the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.

STEP 4 =

All CEP Candidates must successfully complete a written Theory exam (75% pass minimum) AND on-site Practical exam assessment (pass/fail) under the supervision of an approved CSEP-CEP Examiner.

STEP 5 =

Submit a completed CEP Certification Application package to the Alberta CSEP Health & Fitness Program Coordinator accompanied by current CSEP-CEP membership fee payment.
Please note CSEP-CEPs must hold current Level C or Health Care Provider CPR (must be within 1 year of date of issue, and be current at time of certification) AND Standard and/or Emergency 1st Aid training (current at date of certification).

CPR course providers

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Alberta CSEP Health & Fitness Program Coordinator for more information. michelle.berg@ualberta.ca

Required Study Material

CEP Study Guide order form.
CPAFLA order form.

ALREADY CERTIFIED? Don’t neglect to renew. CSEP professional liability insurance requires ALL CSEP members to complete annual membership renewal.

For more information Contact Michelle Berg, Alberta CSEP Program Coordinator